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On Tuesday, March 17, RCMP members Constable Gord Olson and Constable Tracy Santo from the ICE (Internet Child Exploitation) Unit presented to our students on Sexting. The presentations were done in grade groups and gave a description of what Sexting is, how it can occur, how it can go viral, and the legal implications. Sexting is a common issue with teenagers, and photos meant to be private can go viral in a matter of seconds. The example was given of a picture file that was tracked to 90 computers in 21 countries in 90 seconds. The officers also gave students advice such as turning in their devices to parents for the evening (allow parents to charge the devices over night), and to check out the apps "send this instead" which give alternatives for students who are asked for inappropriate pictures of themselves.
Carman Elementary School and Carman Collegiate have the two Constables returning to Carman on
April 28 at 6:30 pm to give a parent presentation in the theatre. A very good presentation with information every parent of teenagers, and future teenagers, should have.
